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Is broadband the future? An analysis of broadband technology potential and diffusion

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  • Papacharissi, Zizi
  • Zaks, Anna

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This paper examines the policy issues surrounding residential broadband technology, discusses how broadband extends Internet capabilities and at what cost, and makes recommendations for future applications of broadband. It focuses on residential broadband access, and in examining the future of broadband, it identifies three areas of concern: regulatory tendencies and tensions in the US, international diffusion of broadband, and the overall consumer appeal of broadband content. Specific policy recommendations center on providing regulation that guarantees open access, enforces reasonable pricing plans, and encourages innovative content.

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  • Papacharissi, Zizi & Zaks, Anna, 2006. "Is broadband the future? An analysis of broadband technology potential and diffusion," Telecommunications Policy, Elsevier, vol. 30(1), pages 64-75, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:telpol:v:30:y:2006:i:1:p:64-75
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    1. Jackie Krafft & Evens Salies, 2008. "Why and how should innovative industries with high consumer switching costs be re-regulated?," Documents de Travail de l'OFCE 2008-04, Observatoire Francais des Conjonctures Economiques (OFCE).
    2. Antonio Di Bari & Giovanni Villani, 2023. "An Options Game approach to valuate broadband projects in a smart city context," Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, Springer, vol. 57(2), pages 1587-1601, April.
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    4. Amir Manzoor, 2014. "Investigating the Factors Affecting Residential Consumer Adoption of Broadband in India," SAGE Open, , vol. 4(4), pages 21582440145, October.
    5. Lamie, R. David & Dickes, Lori A., 2008. "Paralyzed Municipalities: The "Chilling Effect" of Municipal ICT Investments: A Case Study of the Legan and Policy Environment for South Carolina Municipal Investment in Advanced ICT," UCED Working Papers 112892, Clemson University, University Center for Economic Development.
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    8. Turk, Tomaž & Trkman, Peter, 2012. "Bass model estimates for broadband diffusion in European countries," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 79(1), pages 85-96.
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